Rajani LaRocca
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 3
Formats
Description
"Reha feels torn between two worlds: school, where she's the only Indian American student, and home, with her family's traditions and holidays. But Reha's parents don't understand why she's conflicted--they only notice when Reha doesn't meet their strict expectations. Reha feels disconnected from her mother, or Amma, although their names are linked--Reha means "star" and Punam means "moon"--but they are a universe apart. Then Reha finds out that her...
Author
Publisher
Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
Unable to find their rhythm, once-close twin sisters Maya and Chaya make a bet: they'll switch places at summer camp and whoever can keep the ruse going the longest will get to make a life-changing decision, which isn't as easy as it sounds.
Author
Publisher
Yellow Jacket
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 9
Description
Can Mimi undo the mayhem caused by her baking in this contemporary-fantasy retelling of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream? Eleven-year-old Mimi Mackson comes from a big Indian American family: Dad's a renowned food writer, Mom's a successful businesswoman, and her three older siblings all have their own respective accomplishments. It's easy to feel invisible in such an impressive family, but Mimi's dream of proving she's not the least-talented...
Author
Series
The kids in Mrs. Z's class volume 2
Publisher
Algonquin Young Readers
Pub. Date
© 2024.
Description
"Rohan Murthy dreams of running a successful business like his artist mom. When Mrs. Z announces that the school needs to raise money for a new garden, Rohan sees the chance to launch his dreams right away! He'll start a pet care company to help the people of Peppermint Falls look after their dogs, hamsters, fish, snakes . . . anything but cats. With smart planning, some sparkly posters, and the support of his friends from Mrs. Z's class, Rohan thinks...